Job Description

How You\'ll Help Transform Healthcare:

**This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital**

5 West is a 26-bed medical surgical unit with a specialty focus in the medical treatment and recovery of those with complex IV drug related infections that require up to six weeks of medical recovery. The unit is often referenced as, \xe2\x80\x9cThe Hope Unit\xe2\x80\x9d by the patients. As a nurse you will be part of a special multi-disciplinary team of therapists, physicians who specialize in additions, peer recovery specialists, psychiatric technicians, and many others who are passionate about helping in the recovery of patients who have often lost hope for the future.

This position is full time, working 6:45-19:15 with every other weekend and rotating holidays

The Receptionist Clerk serves as the front line to receive and greet patients and visitors for the Nursing Unit. The Receptionist Clerk answers calls made to the nursing department and answers questions or forwards to appropriate area if unable to answer inquiry. Receive mail and distribute to appropriate personnel for processing. Assists nursing staff with data entry as needed. Responsible for fax machines, receiving faxes and keeping supplied with paper. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prioritizes and performs clerical duties to maintain effective unit functioning. Retrieves unit mail from the mailroom and routes to appropriate individuals. Serves as a unit resource.
• Maintains and orders unit supplies and equipment. Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment). Operates and maintains general office equipment.
• Utilizes effective communication skills. Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals. Receives and screens in coming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individuals and takes messages accurately.
• Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
• Manages admissions, transfers, and discharges. Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Provides support for department/unit staff scheduling, including lunch assignments.
• Monitors cleanliness of the waiting and break rooms, and performs safety/environmental rounds.

What We Require:

Education: High School graduate

Experience: 1 year previous receptionist experience preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: None Required

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required. Must be organized and self -motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Must be able to meet essential job functions of position.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 144295
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day/Evening
Shift Details: 6:45-19:15
Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: srboswell@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Carilion Total Rewards

What matters to you is important to us\xe2\x80\x94like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we\xe2\x80\x99ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic\xe2\x80\x99s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Carilion Clinic